# US 2008/0185563 A1 · Retractable Load Support System > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2008/0185563 A1 - Document ID: US20080185563A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 12/100,126 - Filed: 2008-04-09 - Published: 2008-08-07 - Earliest claimed: 2006-05-03 - Assignees: Vidir Machines, Inc. - Inventors: Raymond Dueck - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20080185563A1 ## CPC - B66D 1/06: Safety cranks for preventing unwanted crank rotation and subsequent lowering of the loads - B62H 3/12: Hanging-up devices - B66D 1/14: Power transmissions between power sources and drums or barrels {(including brakes, one-way brakes, one-way clutches, clutches activated alternately with brakes, fixed ratio gearing unless otherwise provided for in B66D1/16 - B66D1/24)} - B66D 5/34: having latches - B66D: CAPSTANS; WINCHES; TACKLES, e.g. PULLEY BLOCKS; HOISTS (winding or unwinding ropes or cables for feeding or storage purposes B65H; rope or cable winding or unwinding mechanisms for lifts B66B) - B62H: CYCLE STANDS; SUPPORTS OR HOLDERS FOR PARKING OR STORING CYCLES; APPLIANCES PREVENTING OR INDICATING UNAUTHORIZED USE OR THEFT OF CYCLES; LOCKS INTEGRAL WITH CYCLES; DEVICES FOR LEARNING TO RIDE CYCLES ## Abstract A retractable load support system for effectively lifting a load in a controlled manner. The retractable load support system includes a frame, a gerotor attached to a main shaft within said frame, a first spool attached to the gerotor, a biasing device connected to the first spool applying a biasing force to the first spool and an elongated member attached to the first spool. The main shaft is rotatably supported within the frame by a one way bearing allowing the main shaft to rotate when the elongated member is drawn downwardly to reduce the resistance of the gerotor. The main shaft is supported substantially stationary within the frame by the one way bearing preventing the main shaft from rotating when the elongated member is drawn upwardly onto the first spool thereby lifting the load in a controlled manner. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A retractable load support system, comprising: a frame; a gerotor attached to a main shaft rotatably supported within said frame, wherein said gerotor rotates upon said main shaft; a first spool attached to said gerotor; an elongated member attached to said first spool, wherein said first spool dispenses and receives said elongated member; an engaging member attached to said elongated member opposite of said first spool for engaging a load; a biasing device connected to said gerotor applying a biasing force to said gerotor; and a one way limiting device connected to said main shaft allowing said main shaft to rotate when said elongated member is drawn downwardly to reduce said resistance of said gerotor. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The retractable load support system of claim 1, wherein said main shaft is supported substantially stationary within said frame by said one way bearing preventing said main shaft from rotating when said elongated member is drawn upwardly onto said first spool thereby lifting said load in a controlled manner. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The retractable load support system of claim 1, wherein said main shaft extends between a first sidewall and a second sidewall of said frame. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The retractable load support system of claim 1, including a mounting plate including at least one aperture attached to said frame to mount said frame to a ceiling. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The retractable load support system of claim 1, including a guide structure attached to said frame to guide said elongated member and to rotate said engaging member into a desired rotational alignment when said engaging member is in a fully raised position. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The retractable load support system of claim 1, including a second spool attached to said gerotor and wherein said biasing device is attached to said second spool. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The retractable load support system of claim 1, including a ratchet assembly connected to said first spool to prevent raising of said elongated member when a user is pulling said elongated member downwardly. ### Claim 8 A retractable load support system, comprising: a frame; a gerotor attached to a main shaft rotatably supported within said frame, wherein said gerotor rotates upon said main shaft; a first spool attached to said gerotor; an elongated member attached to said first spool, wherein said first spool dispenses and receives said elongated member; an engaging member attached to said elongated member opposite of said first spool for engaging a load; a biasing device connected to said gerotor applying a biasing force to said gerotor; and a means connected to said main shaft allowing said main shaft to rotate when said elongated member is drawn downwardly to reduce said resistance of said gerotor. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The retractable load support system of claim 8, wherein said main shaft is supported substantially stationary within said frame by said one way bearing preventing said main shaft from rotating when said elongated member is drawn upwardly onto said first spool thereby lifting said load in a controlled manner. ### Claim 10 (depends on 8) The retractable load support system of claim 8, wherein said main shaft extends between a first sidewall and a second sidewall of said frame. ### Claim 11 (depends on 8) The retractable load support system of claim 8, including a mounting plate including at least one aperture attached to said frame to mount said frame to a ceiling. ### Claim 12 (depends on 8) The retractable load support system of claim 8, including a guide structure attached to said frame to guide said elongated member and to rotate said engaging member into a desired rotational alignment when said engaging member is in a fully raised position. ### Claim 13 (depends on 8) The retractable load support system of claim 8, including a second spool attached to said gerotor and wherein said biasing device is attached to said second spool. ### Claim 14 (depends on 8) The retractable load support system of claim 8, including a ratchet assembly connected to said first spool to prevent raising of said elongated member when a user is pulling said elongated member downwardly. ### Claim 15 A retractable load support system, comprising: a frame; a gerotor attached to a main shaft rotatably supported within said frame, wherein said gerotor rotates upon said main shaft; a first spool attached to said gerotor; an elongated member attached to said first spool, wherein said first spool dispenses and receives said elongated member; an engaging member attached to said elongated member opposite of said first spool for engaging a load; a biasing device connected to said gerotor applying a biasing force to said gerotor; and a means connected to said main shaft allowing said main shaft to rotate when said elongated member is drawn downwardly to reduce said resistance of said gerotor and preventing rotation of said main shaft when said elongated member is retracted upwardly. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The retractable load support system of claim 15, wherein said main shaft is supported substantially stationary within said frame by said one way bearing preventing said main shaft from rotating when said elongated member is drawn upwardly onto said first spool thereby lifting said load in a controlled manner. ### Claim 17 (depends on 15) The retractable load support system of claim 15, wherein said main shaft extends between a first sidewall and a second sidewall of said frame. ### Claim 18 (depends on 15) The retractable load support system of claim 15, including a mounting plate including at least one aperture attached to said frame to mount said frame to a ceiling. ### Claim 19 (depends on 15) The retractable load support system of claim 15, including a guide structure attached to said frame to guide said elongated member and to rotate said engaging member into a desired rotational alignment when said engaging member is in a fully raised position. ### Claim 20 (depends on 15) The retractable load support system of claim 15, including a second spool attached to said gerotor and wherein said biasing device is attached to said second spool.